Purchasing Assistant

**WHO ARE WE?**

We are a proud Canadian company in operation since 1993. We are well established leader in the Hardware, Tools and Gardening industry. We have 4 store locations, a Distribution Center and Head Office. Our stores have a wide selection of national brands with the latest products in the market. We proudly serve a broad spectrum of clients from the contractor, industrial users, and homeowners. We take pride in serving their needs. We are creating new and more opportunities for our team through expansion.

**WHAT WE OFFER OUR EMPLOYEES?**
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive Benefit Package - extended health, dental, long term disability, and term life insurance
- All Staff are full-time which creates a stable work environment.
- Not required to work Sundays, evenings, or statutory holidays
- We are offering advancements through multiple channels - Retail, Distribution, and Head Office

**POSITION OVERVIEW**
The Purchasing Assistant (PA) assists with Company purchase orders including data entry, follow-up and invoice reconciliation. He or she will maintain effective communication with vendors. This function collaborates closely with project coordination, sales and production. He or she will do various admin tasks, allowing the job holder to gradually develop the role that maximizes our profitability and your skill sets.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Assist Purchasing with order generation and confirmations
- Track and update order status
- Assist with transfers between Stores and DC Warehouse
- Create, review and update product information into ERP
- Update pricing information into ERP
- Assist purchasing with planogram implementation
- Asist purchasing with competitive pricing research
- Communicate purchasing related information with the sales team
- Export and import data for report generation
- Enforces and monitors company guidelines to ensure compliance.
- Work with and communicate with all departments in a pleasant and positive manner.
- Adapt to the diverse needs of a small team and address internal and external requirements with flexibility and creativity
- Perform other such tasks as needed and as requested by the Purchasing Manager.
- This description contains information necessary to describe and evaluate the job. It should not be construed as a detailed description of all work performed, but indicates the kinds of duties and skills expected.

**REQUIREMENTS**
- Deal with repetitive tasks and prioritize as needed
- Energetic and passionate about construction tools and supplies
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Excel I.E. v look-up/pivot tables
- Strong interest to work in the procurement area
- Proactive approach to problem-solving
- Previous tool industry experience with hand tools and accessories
- Formal education in related field
- Minimum 1 year of experience in an office administrative role, data entry an asset
- Must be self-directed, task and goal oriented
- Detail oriented and well organized
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite - particularly Excel
- Typing speed of 50 wpm

**EXPERIENCE**
- Tool & Construction Industry: 1+ years (bonus but not required)
- Office Administration: 1+ years

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $23.00-$25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- purchasing: 1 year (preferred)
- MS Office Suite: 3 years (required)
- Tool and Construction Industry: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person